Yunho Hwang

Dr. Yunho Hwang is a Research Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) at the University of Maryland, College Park. His expertise spans energy efficiency, refrigeration systems, and sustainable technologies. He has led over 39 years of research, yielding 382 publications, including patents and high-impact papers with an h-index of 47.

Education:

• Ph.D. (1997) and M.S. (1995) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland
• B.S. (1983) in Mechanical Engineering, Korea University

Research Interests:
Dr. Hwang focuses on energy-efficient technologies, caloric cooling (e.g., elastocaloric systems), alternative refrigerants, and renewable energy integration. His work emphasizes innovative systems like electrochemical compression and two-stage CO2 cycles.

Key Projects:

• Cold Climate Heat Pump (DOE)
• Electrochemical Dehumidification (DOE)
• High-Temperature Heat Pump (DOE)

Awards:

• 2023 IIR Gustav Lorenzen Medal
• 2022 Wilbur T. Pentzer Award
• ASHRAE/ASME Fellowships (2019/2014)

Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses on sustainable energy systems, heat transfer, and HVAC integration. Advised student teams to multiple competition wins, including the A. James Clark Award (2021).

Labs & Teams: Leads CEEE, collaborating globally on projects like the IEA HPT Annex 54 and Energy Journal editorial roles.